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APAICS provides a curated list of training resources and partner organizations for individuals seeking to run for office or work on campaigns. These resources are categorized by political alignment, including non-partisan, left-leaning, and right-leaning options. [source: apaics] The non-partisan resources include organizations such as Ignite, which trains girls and young women to run for office, and New American Leaders, which provides training to first- and second-generation Americans. [source: apaics] Other non-partisan groups listed are Running Start, Advance Native Political Leadership, Higher Heights Leadership Fund, LatinasRepresent, LGBTQ Victory Institute, Vote Mama Foundation, and Vote Run Lead, each focusing on specific demographics or communities. [source: apaics] Additionally, APAICS offers a video titled “10 Digital Campaign Essentials” with Cheryl Hori, and an overview video on the appointment process for Virginia Boards and Commissions. [source: apaics]
For left-leaning and Democratic resources, APAICS lists Arena, which convenes, trains, and supports candidates and their staff, and the National Democratic Training Committee, which offers online or in-person training for Democrats. [source: apaics] Other resources include Inclusv, which builds pipelines for staffers of color, and GAIN Power, a virtual networking platform for Democratic and Progressive change. [source: apaics] APAICS also directs users to a source for finding diverse consultants for campaign questions. [source: apaics]
For right-leaning and Republican resources, APAICS includes the Women’s Public Leadership Network, which provides online candidate training tailored to busy women, and the Leadership Institute, which offers a Future Candidate School focusing on personal and political preparation. [source: apaics] Additional resources are American Majority, with a one-day candidate training program for state and local candidates, and the National Federation of Republican Women, which offers a Campaign Management School program featuring Republican political professionals. [source: apaics]
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A campaigner can use this source to identify training programs and organizations that match their political alignment and specific needs, such as targeting underrepresented groups or focusing on state and local races. [source: apaics] For example, a campaigner seeking non-partisan support for young women can explore Ignite or Running Start, while those aligned with a particular party can access tailored training from the National Democratic Training Committee or the Leadership Institute. [source: apaics] This resource helps campaigners find relevant training, networking opportunities, and consultant directories to build their skills and campaign infrastructure. [source: apaics]